Where is the condenser located in a car?
The condenser is located in the front of the vehicle between the radiator and the front grille as part of the climate control (or air conditioning) system. Like a radiator, the condenser uses the properties of the airflow of the moving vehicle to cool down the coolant that serves to lower the temperature of the passenger compartment.
Can a transmission cooler be mounted on a condenser?
This position will allow the trans cooler to get ample air flow while moving in addition to getting air from the engine’s cooling fans when stopped. When installing a transmission cooler on the condenser, using a transmission oil cooler mounting kit will make the process easy and hassle free.
Is the fan on the radiator reversible?
All fans are reversible unless noted. Every vehicle with air conditioning needs a fan on the radiator to pull the air through the condenser and radiator. Fan blades, electric fans, and shrouds are the most critical part of an a/c system. If the fan is not moving enough air the a/c will not be able to operate effectively.
What happens if the condenser on a car does not work?
The climate control system will not work if the condenser is defective or leaking. Climate control is not critical to the operation of a vehicle, but the air conditioning system is important for the passengers’ comfort, particularly during hot summer periods.
Why is the condenser in front of the radiator?
Water/antifreeze expands more proportionately at much greater temperatures than refrigerant because of the higher boiling point. So, we position the condenser in front of the radiator, or in the coolest air stream possible, to keep the ambient air flowing over the condenser below or as near the century mark as possible.
The condenser is located in the front of the vehicle between the radiator and the front grille as part of the climate control (or air conditioning) system. Like a radiator, the condenser uses the properties of the airflow of the moving vehicle to cool down the coolant that serves to lower the temperature of the passenger compartment.
The climate control system will not work if the condenser is defective or leaking. Climate control is not critical to the operation of a vehicle, but the air conditioning system is important for the passengers’ comfort, particularly during hot summer periods.
How big of a condenser do you need for a vintage car?
This means we can get more capacity with less space, a good thing for smaller vintage cars and trucks! The condenser has to have good air flow and must be mounted properly. It must be matched to a compressor of approximately nine (9) cubic inches or slightly less, using a standard aftermarket evaporator.